{"title":"Jazz Ensemble Catalogue (2026) Grade 0.5-2","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/engadinemusic.com.au\/collections\/2026-print-education-catalogue\" title=\"2026 Print Education Catalogue\"\u003eBack to the 2026 Print Education Catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bossa-corrente-jazz-ensemble-grade-1","title":"Bossa Corrente, Jazz Ensemble - Grade 1","description":"From his office at the University of Minnesota, composer Dean Sorenson’s view overlooks the Mississippi River. The timeless beauty and power of the Mighty Mississippi is the inspiration for Bossa Corrente. In a river, current (“corrente” in Portuguese) refers to the flow of the water, and the composer captures the Mississippi’s never-ending, unyielding flow using distinctive melodies, rich counterpoint, and layered musical textures. These techniques, combined with a relaxed Bossa Nova groove, paint a picture of the Mississippi as its current cuts a swath from the forests of northern Minnesota to the Crescent City of New Orleans, Louisiana. The open solo section allows students to improvise using only the notes of the concert D Aeolian scale. A written suggested solo is also included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l5YRzRTtW2k\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Encore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47270519046365,"sku":"ZB504 ENCORE","price":132.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1531\/6131\/files\/Bossa-Corrente-Jazz-Ensemble-Grade-1-Jazz-Ensemble-Encore.jpg?v=1768617662"},{"product_id":"afternoon-cruise-jazz-ensemble-grade-1","title":"Afternoon Cruise, Jazz Ensemble - Grade 1","description":"Afternoon Cruise is a relaxed, medium swing tune that pays homage to one of the greatest jazz composers of all time, Benny Golson. This piece is inspired by Mr. Golson’s standard, “Killer Joe,” imitating the relaxed feel and similar chord progression of Golson's masterwork. The open solo section allows students to improvise using only the notes of the concert F Blues scale. A written suggested solo is also included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/enZ1Xp9aifU\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Encore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47270519079133,"sku":"ZB503 ENCORE","price":132.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1531\/6131\/files\/Afternoon-Cruise-Jazz-Ensemble-Grade-1-Jazz-Ensemble-Encore.jpg?v=1768617663"},{"product_id":"charlie-rides-again-jazz-ensemble-grade-1","title":"Charlie Rides Again, Jazz Ensemble - Grade 1","description":"Charlie Rides Again—by popular demand! “Jammin’ With Charlie,” the first chart in the Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method, is a perennial favorite and inspired this rousing sequel. Like the original, Charlie Rides Again is a straight-ahead rock chart and features a bit of counterpoint, rhythm section breaks, and an open solo section. As with all Kjos FlexJazz charts, this crowd-pleaser is scored at the easiest level and allows for maximum flexibility of instrumentation. All players have the opportunity to improvise a solo using only notes of the familiar concert Bb blues scale or play the suggested solo provided in all student parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pj_aRk8iTfs\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Encore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47270519111901,"sku":"ZB505 ENCORE","price":132.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1531\/6131\/files\/Charlie-Rides-Again-Jazz-Ensemble-Grade-1-Jazz-Ensemble-Encore.jpg?v=1768617665"},{"product_id":"funky-stew-jazz-ensemble-grade-15","title":"Funky Stew, Jazz Ensemble - Grade 1.5","description":"Isn’t it time you try some Funky Stew? A perfect concert opener—Funky Stew features a simple yet driving groove in the rhythm section. The winds and brass pass around the melody while your rhythm section is having fun locking in their parts. With glissandos, an effective pyramid that sets off different sections, and a drum feature, this energetic chart is accessible for developing jazz bands. The open solo section allows students to improvise using only the notes of the familiar concert Bb Blues scale. 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Ideal for teaching classic swing style to young players, Sorenson’s focus on moody unison lines and contrapuntal textures give this chart a mature, sophisticated sound. Two solo sections offer students plenty of opportunities to stretch their minor blues chops or perform the written suggested solo. As with all First Place for Jazz charts, flexible instrumentation allows maximum student participation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9DMuWcnpZVk\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Encore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47270519177437,"sku":"ZB499 ENCORE","price":132.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1531\/6131\/files\/Big-Little-City-Jazz-Ensemble-Grade-2-Jazz-Ensemble-Encore.jpg?v=1768617668"},{"product_id":"when-the-saints-go-marching-in-jazz-ensemble-grade-2","title":"When the Saints Go Marching In, Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2","description":"When the Saints Go Marching In, Easy Version, is a new take on Dean Sorenson’s best-selling arrangement of this timeless classic. Originally written for advanced ensembles, this version is edited for less-experienced musicians. After a slow, chorale-style opening, the uptempo iconic swing drum cadence shifts the chart into high gear through modal and rhythmic twists and turns fueled by powerhouse ensemble passages! 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Along with playable ranges and rhythms and solid ensemble scoring, this chart has a strong rhythmic groove and an accessible solo section with plenty of room for multiple players to explore and expand their skills over a comfortable chord progression. The chart begs for some cowbell, but it's best to leave it alone! 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Showcase this superb melody at a grade 1 level, treated as a medium swing. Accessible brass ranges, and an easy-to-assemble and perform chart with written-out solos for tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone. Optional parts include flute, clarinet, vibes and more. A perfect chart! 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Rhythm-section parts are well-notated, and the trumpet 1 range goes up to the written F top line. Add the shout chorus, a brief sax section soli, plus a variety of optional parts---it's all here. Enjoy! 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Played around 142 BPM, this chart performs well with reduced instrumentation plus many optional parts, including two flutes, two clarinets, and vibraphone. Great choice! 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And you'll really want to showcase the washboard auxiliary percussion part. This chart is simply a fun and musical joy for the band and for the audience. 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Easy brass ranges with a shout chorus that modulates to A-flat with a clever glissando for trombones into the new key. Nice chart for the holidays. 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Ranges are limited, and a transcribed solo (plus an easier version) is included for all instruments. Piano and bass parts feature notated comping to support the youngest players. A versatile, accessible, and endlessly playable chart. 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